It’s a perfect love song.”[2] The song marks the third collaboration between Cudi and Ty Dolla Sign, previously working together on "Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt.

The song was released in promotion for the album and TV special of the same name, for streaming and digital download on September 23, 2022.

[4] Rolling Stone called the song a "characteristically woozy Kid Cudi cut, anchored by deep bass grooves, awash with heavy synths, and sprinkled with some spaced-out guitar riffs.

Cudi and Ty trade off vocal duties on the verses before linking up on the simple, yet affecting refrain.

[6] Nick Polak of Atwood Magazine gave a positive review, when he wrote “addictive on first listen, ‘Willing to Trust’ is a foray into a hidden part of Kid Cudi’s life as he presents his candid feelings about love over a soothing bass and harmonious backing vocals.”[7] On September 28, 2022, Cudi appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he was interviewed to promote the album and TV special, during the show he also performed the single "Willing to Trust" alongside Ty Dolla Sign.